Whale's past post sets off alarm

[jms62]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That's nonsense Chuck. It shouldn't be able to ever happen. And, the likelihood that if it happened this time that it doesn't happen other times is zero. Plus, perception is that it does happen, and that matters a great deal.

If they need to close the pools when the first horse is loaded then they should. People will learn to adjust. Any situation where the machines are open after the start is completely unacceptable.

If this was the stock market, they'd be in fear of class action lawsuits when this kind of thing happend. Which would deter it. Please I'm hardly a fan of lawyers and lawsuits but they do deter stuff like this from happening. Unfortunately in parimutual racing, the victims are too splintered and most couldn't provide proof (losing tix) that they were injured.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Would he rather they close the pools with 2 minutes to post? It was a one time isolated incident. Get over it.

I haven't read the rest of the thread yet, I tend to start at the beginning. I must say this is a bullshit post. Why in the hell would bettors have any reason to believe it is a one time incident? It should never, ever happen. We've been told a million times it can't happen. I laughed every time I heard that.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I haven't read the rest of the thread yet, I tend to start at the beginning. I must say this is a bullshit post. Why in the hell would bettors have any reason to believe it is a one time incident? It should never, ever happen. We've been told a million times it can't happen. I laughed every time I heard that.

If this is happening all the time why is this issue almost never discussed? If it is such a problem then why dont I ever hear about it happening? I hear all the time about every other bitch that people have in this industry a hundred times over but for such a major problem it seems like it is rarely mentioned.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

If this is happening all the time why is this issue almost never discussed? If it is such a problem then why dont I ever hear about it happening? I hear all the time about every other bitch that people have in this industry a hundred times over but for such a major problem it seems like it is rarely mentioned.

Because it doesn't. One blowhard makes a statement saying he bet halfway through a race and everyones panties get into a twist. But it sounds to me like people now want to get shut out with 2 MTP.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

If this is happening all the time why is this issue almost never discussed? If it is such a problem then why dont I ever hear about it happening? I hear all the time about every other bitch that people have in this industry a hundred times over but for such a major problem it seems like it is rarely mentioned.

you've never heard anyone complain about late odds changes?

the experience of a 4-1 shot taking an easy lead and crossing the finish line 5-2?

i can't remember when this wasn't something people talked about. and the answer is always the same. the wagering platform is secure and no one is getting bets in after the gate opens.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

If this is happening all the time why is this issue almost never discussed? If it is such a problem then why dont I ever hear about it happening? I hear all the time about every other bitch that people have in this industry a hundred times over but for such a major problem it seems like it is rarely mentioned.

The thing is, nobody knows how often it is happening. This came up as a fluke. There is lots of suspicion among bettors that there is past posting going on. Check just about any message board on the net. I'm not saying it is happening, but the perception among many is that it does.